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Moon-dazzled Virgo

The nearly full Moon will pass only 0.39° south of Spica, the bright star of constellation Virgo. That is, Continue reading “Moon-dazzled Virgo”

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Meteors from the Water Jar

The Eta Aquarid meteors, fragments of Halley’s Comet, should be seen on May 5, Continue reading “Meteors from the Water Jar”

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Author GuyPosted on 2025-05-03Categories astronomyTags 1O Halley, Eta Aquarid meteors, Halley's Comet, meteor showers5 Comments on Meteors from the Water Jar

It’s April 31

And Vesta is at opposition. Continue reading “It’s April 31”

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Sparks entangled in the dawn

Venus, brightest of planets, is coming to her peak of brightness Continue reading “Sparks entangled in the dawn”

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The April Lyrids

The Lyrid meteor shower should be at its best this year in the night between April 21 and 22.

Here is the group of four illustrations Continue reading “The April Lyrids”

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Mars nods from far away

The scene over this evening’s southern horizon. Continue reading “Mars nods from far away”

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Looking down on the Globe

I’ve rocketed far out into space and this is my view back down to the Globe. Continue reading “Looking down on the Globe”

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Author GuyPosted on 2025-04-01Categories astronomy, placesTags Globe Theatre, London, New Globe Theatre, Shakespeare, Southwark7 Comments on Looking down on the Globe

Sun slightly eclipsed right now

If you are in Europe, glance up at the Sun with CARE!

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Superb inferior Venus

Venus has an important appointment on Sunday March 23, Continue reading “Superb inferior Venus”

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Eclipse of Moon and Lunacy

The first eclipse of 2025 is a week ahead. Continue reading “Eclipse of Moon and Lunacy”

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Author GuyPosted on 2025-03-07Categories astronomy, human rights and animal rightsTags drones, eclipses, total lunar eclipse 2025 March 13.14, Ukraine, war6 Comments on Eclipse of Moon and Lunacy

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